Tips on how to safely wash your denim jeans to increase its life

No matter how rugged or tough your jeans are, they need proper care and attention while washing. As a matter of fact, people tend to give little attention to their pair and wear it over and over again without wash. Moreover, maximum wearers don’t even think of the adverse effects washing might have on their denims and throw it into the washer carelessly. However, taking proper care of your loved evergreen pair of denims that you purchased online is no kids play and calls for some serious consideration.

If you want to prolong their life, washing with care should be of utmost importance to you. Remember, their shades fade away with every wash so you need to very careful before that actually happens and your pants are ruined! Below I have few listed basic tips you should follow to keep the look of jeans intact:

Wash them inside out- This will save the shades and colours of jeans, which otherwise go for a toss due to machine friction. Also, the friction created when other jeans rub with each other causes damage to the look, so watch out.

Never ever use bleach- Until of course you want an acid washed (or bad acid washed) look! Bleaches are extremely harmful and total fabric killer that damage and weaken the stitches and threads. Not just this, it also ruins the colour, shape and shades of your jeans. In cases it also creates holes in denims due to excess use.

Stick to light detergents- Don’t get enticed by misleading ads coaxing you to buy fragrant detergents or extras strong cleaning agents. Scents are all chemicals, which are harmful for your jeans. Make sure that no matter how inviting or promising that product might seem, always settle for mild or light detergents that are gentle on clothes. Or better, go for liquid soaps as they tend to spread evenly.

Don't use hot water for washing- After you buy jeans for men on the net, it is mandatory that you take care of them. Make it a point to wash your pair in cold water as hot water leads to fabric shrinking and the clothes start losing their shape. Additionally, denims lose colour and finish when washed in warm water.

Do not wash them with other clothes- Just like white and black clothes; it is advised that you don’t wash jeans with other clothes. When you are washing a new jean, simply add a little rock salt and mild detergent in washing tub, which will help in colour retention and settlement.

Check pockets- This is so basic but people mess this step quite often. Always and always check the pockets before you put your pair into washing tub. For instance, if there is any object that might lose colour, it will damage the whole jeans!

Clean the machine- Wipe clean your machine before starting the washing process. Also, clean and de-clutter dust panels or dirt collectors so that they might not affect your favourite pair.

Lastly, don’t wash them too frequently, as in every day or every alternate day. Now, this point is not giving licence to the lazy men to wear it over and over again without a single wash! These are small tips that will elongate the life of your cherished and treasured denim pair.